Father's Day

Find Father’s Day ideas and events in South East England, including dining experiences, outdoor activities and family days out. Discover ideas for Sunday 21 June 2026 and plan a memorable day.

It's the perfect opportunity to show your dad how much you care and appreciate him. Instead of giving him the standard gift this year, why not treat him to a fun and unique experience? Whether you're looking to surprise your father, grandfather, father figure or head out as a family all together, browse the featured list of things to do this Father's Day.

Father's Day Ideas

• Paddle to the Pub, New Forest Activities, Bailey's Hard, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
  21 June 2026
  Paddle together along the beautiful Beaulieu River before docking at the Master Builder's pub where you can book a meal or enjoy a pint.
• Danny the Champion of the World Walk, Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks
  21 June 2026
  Visit the woods that inspired Roald Dahl, listen to book extracts and then head back to the museum for cake and tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
• Father's Day Wander, The Sculpture Park, Corner of Jumps and Tilford Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey
  21 June 2026
  Wind your way along a two-mile trail through the enhanting 10 acre site and see 600 outdoor sculptures along the way.
• Try Paddleboarding,  Action Watersports, Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Kent
  21 June 2026
  Get dad to try something new this Father's Day with a paddleboarding session - tution, all equipments, wetsuits & buoyancy aids included, a great family fun experience for all ages.

Father's Day Lunch

• Sunday Roast Dinner, The Reading Room, The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire
  21 June 2026
  Treat dad to the perfect Sunday roast dinner at the 2AA Rosette Reading Room in the heart of Reading.
• Father's Day Afternoon Tea Cruise, Hobbs of  Henley, Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire 
  21 June 2026
  Cruise along the River Thames in The New Orleans, a classic Mississippi paddle-steamer, and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea as the views of the Upper Thames go by.
• Regency Father's Day: The Knight Family Picnic, Chawton House, Hampshire
  21 June 2026
  Hosted by fifth great-niece of Jane Austen, this joyful afternoon full of stories and childhood memories, is a must for all dad's that are literacy, Regency or history fans.
• Father's Day Cream Tea and Steam Train Ticket, Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire
  21 June 2026
  Sit back and enjoy the views over the Vale of Aylesbury as you steam through the seven and half mile round trip of the Oxfordshire countryside.

Father's Day Events 

• The Custom and American Show, Beaulieu, National Motor Museum, New Forest, Beaulieu, Hampshire
  21 June 2026
  With incredibly cool American motors including Mustangs, hot rods and cars from film and TV, live entertainment, and a fairground, plus the chance to meet the team from Route 66 as it celebrates 100 years in 2026.
• Hemley Hillbillies Live, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newlands Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire
  21 June 2026
  Enjoy motors with the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and music from the Hemley Hillbillies, along with the chance to learn about traditional bread baking from the Iron Age, all included in a standard admission ticket.
• Bricktacular Adventures! Powell Cotton Museum, Quex Park, Birchington, Kent
  20 - 21 June 2026
  Bring the whole family and build with thousands of Lego Bricks, race against the clock with the speed-building challenge, plus explore the museum and gardens.

When is Father's Day? 

Father’s Day in the UK takes place on Sunday 21 June 2026. It is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June.

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